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Trip from Kenduskeag, ME to Lewiston, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

102.9 mi

166 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Kenduskeag, ME, ME

Kenduskeag, ME

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city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.5 miles from Kenduskeag, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 102.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.8 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Levant Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 10m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Levant Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 2; ME 100 / Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Levant Road

Turn left onto Levant Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 2; ME 100 / Route 2

Turn right onto US 2; ME 100 / Route 2

Navigation decision point

3
17.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road

Turn left onto ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road

Navigation decision point

4
17.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 109B Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 56.8 mi 1h 1m
US 202 12.8 mi 14m
Route 202 6.6 mi 7m
Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
Main Road 3.6 mi 5m
Western Avenue 2.8 mi 3m
Wing Road 2.8 mi 6m
Plymouth Road 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 56.8 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenduskeag, ME and Lewiston, ME.

1

Start on Stetson Road

275 ft · 14 sec · Stetson Road
2

Turn left onto Levant Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Levant Road
3

Continue on Kenduskeag Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Kenduskeag Road
4

Turn slight left onto Wing Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Wing Road
5

Continue on Annis Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Annis Road
6

Turn right onto US 2; ME 100

2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 2
7

Continue on US 2; ME 100

3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road
8

Continue on ME 69

2.8 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Road
9

Turn left onto ME 69; ME 143

396 ft · 9 sec · Dixmont Road
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
11

Merge onto I 95

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 95
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 109B Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
13

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
14

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

13 mi · 14 min · US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Route 202
16

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
17

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US Route 202
18

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
19

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
20

Continue on US 202

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
21

Turn slight right

157 ft · 5 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.5 miles from Kenduskeag, ME, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kenduskeag, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kenduskeag, ME

This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Kenduskeag, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.5 mi from Kenduskeag, ME · 1h 11m into the drive

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

51 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Dixmont, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterville, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Kenduskeag, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lewiston, ME

The final approach into Lewiston, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lewiston, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.57 one way

$33.13 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $18.23 $36.45
premium $4.86 $19.70 $39.41
diesel $5.61 $22.72 $45.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.41 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Kenduskeag, ME

Afternoon in Kenduskeag on Friday

Local time

1:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Afternoon in Lewiston on Friday

Local time

1:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Augusta, ME

51 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Kenduskeag, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 10m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Levant Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 2; ME 100 / Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Kenduskeag, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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